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Set Designer
Stage Designer )



Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Constructing a set for use in an animated commercial
Constructing a set for use in an animated commercial


Set designers research, design and supervise the construction of sets and scenery, costumes and all the visual aids required in stage, film and television productions. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Set designers may perform the following tasks:

  • produce freehand sketches, accurate scale models, plans and working drawings in consultation with the director of the production, the production manager and other creative artists
  • design sets and props, taking into consideration budget allocations and the artistic and technical requirements of the director or producer
  • supervise qualified tradespersons who construct the sets, and direct set assistants on matters relating to design interpretations
  • design costumes
  • advise on other areas of technical production such as lighting and sound.

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Learning Area Art  
Performing Arts  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Practical or Mechanical  
Organising or Clerical  
Skill Level Professional Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Set designers mostly work in large cities where the main centres of entertainment production, training and development are located. Set designers often work long hours.

Personal Requirements

  • artistic flair
  • able to combine practical and artistic skills
  • good communication skills.

Related Industries

Creative and Performing Arts Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Painters, Potters and Sculptors

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Painters, Potters and Sculptors (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

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Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 626 16.3
$400 - $599 845 22.0
$600 - $799 568 14.8
$800 - $999 472 12.3
Less than $400 1,336 34.7


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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Part-time 443


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Design Institute of Australia (National Office)
Innovation and Business Skills Australia
South Australian Film Corporation

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Reviewing a scale model of a set design
Reviewing a scale model of a set design

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